Phil Jackson's daughter: "I think he’s done now"

EL SEGUNDO -- Phil Jackson, 64, expects to make his decision in the coming days on coaching the Lakers next season.

His daughter Chelsea, who come NBA Finals time traditionally dons her No. 18 Lakers jersey not in honor of Sasha Vujacic but because Phil used to wear No. 18 as a player, had a strong prediction in Sports Illustrated: "I think this is it. I think he's done now."

Jackson has talked some with his players Tuesday about the future, and Luke Walton said he thought Jackson was leaning one way but wouldn't speak for his coach. Walton did say he ended his exit interview with Jackson and Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday by saying he hopes Jackson does return to the Lakers.

Andrew Bynum said: "I'm going to put pressure on him. We all want P.J. to come back, every last one of us."

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